Lupus Research Institute Underscores Urgent Need for Research in Pediatric Lupus at International Lupus Congress
Summary
Through its sponsorship, the LRI National Coalition is making possible numerous meeting sessions of importance and interest to people with a commitment to finding answers in pediatric lupus.), commonly called lupus, is a chronic and potentially fatal autoimmune disorder and one of the nation’s least recognized major diseases.In lupus, the bodys immune system forms antibodies that can attack virtually any healthy organ or tissue, from the kidneys to the brain, heart, lungs, skin, joints, and blood.), commonly called lupus, is a chronic and potentially fatal autoimmune disorder and one of the nation’s least recognized major diseases.In lupus, the bodys immune system forms antibodies that can attack virtually any healthy organ or tissue, from the kidneys to the brain, heart, lungs, skin, joints, and blood.